Organization:
Club Cycliste Beaconsfield
Source: CSEP
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Date Approved:
Undated
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Cycling Ethics
The cyclist is a driver of a self-propelled 2-wheeled, 2-pedal vehicle (sometimes a 2-wheeled, 4-pedal tandem) in the sense of the law and must accept his/her responsibilities and know his/her rights. Most of the time the cyclist must share the road with other motorized multi-wheeled, exhaust spewing vehicles, and should conduct him/herself in a fashion that would insure the safe circulation of all vehicular traffic.
To attain these goals we request that the following directives be observed:
- Conform with the rules of the road of our province.
- The group should not exceed more than 15 cyclists. If that number is exceeded, the group should split into two or more separate groups.
- The group should remain together. If a cyclist falls behind or has mechanical problems, the others should stop and assist.
- Always follow the directives of the group leader.
- Avoid sudden changes of direction or velocity when riding in a group.
- Signal your intentions to stop or turn.
- Indicate any debris on the road for cyclists behind you by pointing and yelling something like "Pothole!", "Glass!", "Road kill!", or "Sand!".
- Ride in single file on busy two lane highways, or when crossing railroad tracks.
- Rear view mirrors are handy. But remember that the automobile behind you might be closer than you think, and might be approaching you from behind at a faster velocity than you might imagine. Look behind to better judge the situation.
- If you have to stop, get off your bike and get onto the shoulder of the road, away from any approaching traffic.
- Be polite and courteous to other cyclists and motorized vehicles. Especially if you're wearing our CCB jersey.
- Watch out for vehicles turning in front of you and doors opening in front of you.
- Cross railroad tracks at a right angle, but beware of traffic approaching from both directions when crossing a railroad track requires that you veer towards the center of the road.
- Always regroup after crossing railroad tracks or after making a long climb.
